Red Velvet Treat

A deliciously moist and rich red velvet dessert with a hint of cocoa, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting.

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Making the Perfect Red Velvet Treat

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Mixing the Batter:
Combining dry and wet ingredients to create a smooth cake base.
Baking the Cake:
Ensuring even baking for a moist and fluffy texture.
Preparing the Frosting:
Blending butter and cream cheese for a rich, smooth topping.
Decorating & Serving:
Spreading frosting evenly and adding optional decorations.
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Perfecting Your Red Velvet Treat

Mixing the Batter
Combining dry and wet ingredients to create a smooth cake base.
Baking the Cake
Ensuring even baking for a moist and fluffy texture.
Preparing the Frosting
Blending butter and cream cheese for a rich, smooth topping.
Decorating & Serving
Spreading frosting evenly and adding optional decorations.
Making the Perfect Red Velvet Treat
For extra moisture, brush the cake with simple syrup before frosting.
Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
Refrigerate the cake for a firmer texture before serving.
Pair with fresh berries for added flavor.
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Red Velvet Treat

A deliciously moist and rich red velvet dessert with a hint of cocoa, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting.

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Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons red food coloring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
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In another bowl, beat together vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until well combined.
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Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
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Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
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For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
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Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and serve.